Internal Audit Manager - Front/ Middle Office

The Internal Audit Manager will Independently manage the end-to-end delivery of a range of audits (primarily focussed in the Front and Middle Office areas of activities) from planning through to execution, reporting and follow-up in line with the functions Internal Audit Methodology.

In addition, the role will be required to support on other developmental and routine activities of the work of the Internal Audit Services (IAS) Function.

Client Details

National Wealth Fund are a Government founded bank whose mission is to swiftly and effectively mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom. Providing £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate, we are ready to help the market invest with confidence, continue to drive forward the Government's growth ambitions.

Description

The Internal Audit Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Independently lead and take ownership of the end-to-end planning and execution of internal audit engagements in complex areas, predominantly Front and Middle Office, though flexibility will also be required to deliver audits in other areas as business needs arise.
• Conduct audit engagements in compliance with the IAS Internal Audit Methodology and diligently document the work undertaken in a structured, clear and concise manner to a standard that would be acceptable during an External Quality Assessment of the IAS Function.
• Undertake planning activities for an assurance engagement where the route ahead may not always be clear to propose the scope and key risk areas for focus during the audit.
• Prepare and present excellent quality outputs (e.g. audit reports and closing meeting slides) with an eye for detail, to communicate complex messages in a simple, succinct and balanced way to a range of stakeholders, helping to inform effective decision making.
• Apply judgement and propose recommendations to findings which are proportionate to the risk in question, written in a clear manner to facilitate its completion and follow-up.

Profile

The successful Internal Audit Manager;

• A member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or holding a CCAB qualification (e.g. ACA).
• Significant experience conducting the end-to-end delivery of internal audit engagements independently in areas such as Investment Governance, Asset Management and Monitoring, Credit Risk Assessment, Model Risk, Concentration Risk Management, Interest Rate Risk Management, Treasury and Cash Management.
• Experience of operating in a Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Asset Management and/or Corporate Finance environment. Alternatively, experience in professional services delivering to a largely Financial Services background
• Candidates with external or internal audit or potentially candidates looking to transfer into audit from risk, controls or compliance with strong technical knowledge around complex credit investments could be considered.
• Experience of working within a development finance/impact financing environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience of operating in a start-up environment would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience of deploying innovative audit approaches to providing assurance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working with models would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of Financial Analysis
• Knowledge of IFRS 9

Job Offer

The Internal Audit Manager will receive;

• Salary from £72,500 - £82,500,
• Benefits including cash allowance and bonus,
• 10% non-contributory pension, matched at 5% if you put in 5%,
• 3 days per week in Leeds office with 2 WFH,
• Excellent culture